White Lake
White Lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Maximum depth: 10 ft. Surface area: 1064 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Walleye as common on White Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 5.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 73°F
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Area
- 1,064 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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White Lake is a 1,064-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 10 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Waupaca County, White Lake ranks #10 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-01. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 5.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 22 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
White Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 77°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 80°F) and coldest in Aug (about 73°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 20 field readings (2024–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full White Lake water temperature breakdown →
Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for White Lake — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was high (524,807 cells/mL) on July 6, 2026.
Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check your state’s current advisory before swimming. EPA CyAN ↗
Wisconsin DNR lists Walleye as common on White Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades White Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 4 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1986. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for White Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2021White Lake comprehensive survey, 2021Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 10 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,064 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- White Lake - WestPublic
- White Lake - EastPublic
- Stevenson ParkPublic
- North Lake RoadPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing White Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.718 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.76 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of White Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 3 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Weyauwega Star DairyWeyauwega · 3.3 mi away · NPDES WI0039527Recent violation
- Agropur Inc Weyauwega PlantWeyauwega · 3.3 mi away · NPDES WI0001449Recent violation
- Weyauwega Wastewater Treatment FacilityWeyauwega · 3.3 mi away · NPDES WI0020923Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 21 lakes in Waupaca County
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Frequently asked questions about White Lake
Where is White Lake?
- White Lake is a lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for White Lake?
- White Lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Maximum depth: 10 ft. Surface area: 1064 acres.
Is White Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. White Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of White Lake?
- White Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August, from 20 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is White Lake?
- White Lake has a maximum depth of 10 feet. The lake covers 1064 acres.
What fish are in White Lake?
- Fish species found in White Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Catfish. White Lake is located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at White Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Walleye as common on White Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades White Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 4 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Does White Lake have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for White Lake (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was high (524,807 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Wisconsin's current advisory before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on White Lake?
- White Lake has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include White Lake - West, White Lake - East, Stevenson Park, North Lake Road. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
20 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX20 samples · 2021–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory